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Camden County Animal Shelter

Blackwood, NJ

http://www.ccasnj.org | 856.401.1300

 You Can Help!

We are always in need of monetary donations to help out our orphans, especially our special needs pets.

Please consider giving us a donation, whether it be $1 or $100. The animals always appreciate it. Groundspring.org donations are great, or checks can be mailed to us at the address below.

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You can also help by donating items the shelter needs to help keep our animals safe and healthy.

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Camden County Animal Shelter
125 County House Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Phone: 856.401.1300
Fax: 856.401.1309
Email: info@ccasnj.org

Mailing Address:
PO Box 475
125 Barnsboro Rd
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Youth Volunteer Opportunities

This program allows kids and teens 11 to 17 years old to safely interact with the dogs and cats at the shelter under the supervision of a mentor. Besides playing with the animals, the youth volunteers have the opportunity to participate in fundraising, pass out treats, fill up water bowls, help with cleaning, and have a great opportunity to learn new things which can be beneficial in any future careers relating to animals. *SOME CONDITIONS APPLY! If you have any questions please contact the appropriate persons:

Click here for Application and Orientation Information.

Persons 11-17 years old interested in volunteering email: youthvolunteers@ccasnj.org

Persons 18 and older, you're too old for this program unless you bring a young person to volunteer!  If you want to volunteer, try this page instead. 

Thank you to our Youth Girl Scout and Boy Scout Volunteers!

Special Help Needed:

"Who's Been Out Today?" Cat Program

We need someone to ensure that the sheets on the clipboard in the adoption room are removed and replaced with blank sheets once they are completely filled out.  We also need someone to tally how many cats each volunteer has taken out each month.

We then can acknowledge the volunteer who has given the largest number of cats
"out of the cage" cuddle and play time during the month!

ABOUT CCAS’S YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

  • You must be 17 years old or younger.
  • You and your parent/guardian must complete all appropriate forms.
  • You and your parent/guardian must attend the youth volunteer orientation.
  • You must wear the youth volunteer t-shirt or badge provided for you while volunteering.

 WHAT CAN I DO FOR THE ANIMALS?

There are so many important tasks that need to be done to help the animals of the Camden County Animal Shelter! Some of those tasks include:

    • Working hands on with the dogs/cats under the supervision of a mentor or parent/guardian.
    • Volunteering at adoption events.
    • Helping to clean up designated areas of the shelter.
    • Reporting animals that are sick or injured to the employees.
    • Helping to promote spay/neuter and vaccination programs.
    • Educating classmates about the pet overpopulation problem, spaying/neutering pets, pet care, and animal abuse.
    • Collecting monetary donations for the shelter.
    • Collecting blankets, cleaning supplies, dog/cat food, dog/cat toys, etc.
    • Making and/or selling baked goods, holding car washes, or coming up with and participating in your own fundraising ideas
    • Making toys for the cats and/or dogs.
    • Making dog and/or cat biscuits.
    • Helping out with the laundry (washing, drying, and/or folding).
    • Making sure all of the cats and dogs have water.
    • Sorting out the collars, harnesses, chokers, and leashes.
    • Putting away donations.
    • And so much more!